Beef and Bulgur Tartare

Name: Beef and Bulgur Tartare
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 appetizers
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) water; 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (90 g) fine-grain bulgur wheat; 1 lb (450 g) top sirloin steak; 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 2 tsp (10 ml) harissa paste; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp chopped mint; 1/4 cup (30 g) toasted pine nuts; Microgreens, as desired

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 5 MIN

Waiting 15 MIN
Servings 6
Makes 6 appetizers

This tartare or Kibbeh nayyeh is a classic Lebanese mezze with many regional variations. Often made with lamb, we chose beef mixed with mint, spices and bulgur—a cereal made from wheat groats. The grains help cut the richness of the meat, making each bite satisfying and well-balanced.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Bulgur Wheat

1 cup (250 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (90 g) fine-grain bulgur wheat

Tartare

1 lb (450 g) top sirloin steak
3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) harissa paste
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp chopped mint
1/4 cup (30 g) toasted pine nuts
Microgreens, as desired

Preparation

Bulgur Wheat

In a pot, bring the water and oil to a boil. Add the bulgur. Cover, remove from the heat and let rest for 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and fluff the bulgur with a fork. Let cool. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Tartare

Fill two-thirds of a large bowl with ice. Place a second bowl overtop. This will allow the meat to remain cold during preparation.
On a work surface, finely dice the beef and place in the chilled bowl as you work. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In another bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, harissa, garam masala and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice mixture and bulgur to the diced meat and gently combine.
Serve garnished with the pine nuts and microgreens.

Beef and Bulgur Tartare

Ingredients

Bulgur Wheat

Tartare

Preparation

Bulgur Wheat

Tartare

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